Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger
This recipe creates juicy grilled beef burgers infused with Hawaiian-inspired teriyaki flavors. Ground beef patties are mixed with grated carrot, scallions, and a touch of sriracha, then grilled alongside fresh pineapple slices. A homemade teriyaki sauce made from pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger thickens into a glaze, complementing the savory patties. Whole wheat buns and lettuce complete the sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef 93% lean
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup carrot grated
- 1/4 cup water cold
- 1/2 cup scallions chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tsp ginger fresh grated
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce reduced sodium
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce (or more if you like it spicy)
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger very fine, fresh grated
- 8 lices pineapple fresh
- 1 garlic minced, small clove
- 8 Whole Wheat Bun I used Martin's, 100 calorie
- 8 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Gently combine the ground beef with grated carrots, scallions, ginger, soy sauce and sriracha sauce.
- Combine the cornstarch in cold water and dissolve. Set aside.
- Form into 8 equal sized patties, try not to overwork the meat so it doesn't get tough.
- Mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, grated ginger and garlic in small saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil and simmer until sauce reduces, about 15 to 18 minutes.
- Add cornstarch water mixture and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Heat the grill. When hot clean the grates and spray with oil.
- Place the patties on the grill and cook on high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until burgers are cooked to your liking.
- While the burgers are cooking, grill the pineapple slices for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- To serve, place a piece of lettuce on the bottom of each burger bun. Top with the cooked burger and 1 tbsp of teriyaki sauce, then top with grilled pineapple.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burger | |
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.